CVE-2018-19010 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-19010 affecting Drager Infinity Delta, Delta XL, Kappa, and Infinity Explorer C700. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this vulnerability.
Drager Infinity Delta, all versions including Delta XL, Kappa, and Infinity Explorer C700, are vulnerable to a monitor reboot due to a malformed network packet, potentially disrupting patient monitoring.
Understanding CVE-2018-19010
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Drager Infinity Delta and related versions that could be exploited to disrupt patient monitoring systems.
What is CVE-2018-19010?
The vulnerability allows an attacker to continuously send a malformed network packet, causing the monitor to reboot repeatedly until it loses network connectivity.
The Impact of CVE-2018-19010
The exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to disruptions in patient monitoring, as the monitor will keep rebooting until it reverts to default settings and disconnects from the network.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-19010
This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Drager Infinity Delta and associated versions stems from improper input validation, allowing the monitor to be rebooted by a malformed network packet.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Drager Infinity Delta, all versions
- Delta XL, all versions
- Kappa, all versions
- Infinity Explorer C700, all versions
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attacker sends a malformed network packet continuously
- Monitor reboots repeatedly until default settings are restored
- Monitor loses connection to the network
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-19010 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly
- Implement network segmentation to isolate affected devices
- Monitor network traffic for any signs of exploitation
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all medical devices
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
- Educate staff on cybersecurity best practices
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories from the vendor
- Apply patches and updates as soon as they are available